Okur is interesting. If he opts out, he's walking away from $9mm, up from $8.5mm this season. His Sprocket Points adjusted salary for last season was $9.1mm and could have been $10.4 if he hadn't missed ten games. As with many of these guys, the question is whether he's looking for a lot more money (probably won't get it) or a longer term. In this economic climate more years must look like a pretty good thing.

Imho chances getting slimmer to acquire Boozer are the best news for a long time.

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Agreed... I was never on the boozer bandwagon in the first place... If possible I'd like to swoop up 2 solid big men with the money we have available. May sound like wishful thinking but I'd like to snag Charlie V from the bucks (word on the street he's only looking for $7-8 mill per year) and steal Millsap or Memo back from Utah. I know I'm asking a lot but a Pistons fan is allowed to dream a little bit after the woeful season we just had, right!?!

Agreed... I was never on the boozer bandwagon in the first place... If possible I'd like to swoop up 2 solid big men with the money we have available. May sound like wishful thinking but I'd like to snag Charlie V from the bucks (word on the street he's only looking for $7-8 mill per year) and steal Millsap or Memo back from Utah. I know I'm asking a lot but a Pistons fan is allowed to dream a little bit after the woeful season we just had, right!?!

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something like that wouldnt totally be impossible but having Charlie V and Memo in the front court is not a great idea...neither are a defensive presence nor are they a very good rebounder. I think signing Memo and Gordon would do more for us as it would open up the option of trading a package of Rip and Tay for Bosh. This should also leave enough room to sign someone like Trevor Ariza. If Joe D wants him team to be more athletic and versatile this would be a good lineup...

I'm not sure the news can get any gooder than what we have heard today (Curry firing).

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I think you couldn't be wronger. It could get even gooder if B.L. is announced as the new chief. I would think they will move quicklier on hiring a coach than you think because it could affect player signings. Nothing is worser than not knowing what coach you is going to play for.

I think you couldn't be wronger. It could get even gooder if B.L. is announced as the new chief. I would think they will move quicklier on hiring a coach than you think because it could affect player signings. Nothing is worser than not knowing what coach you is going to play for.

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I'm not so sure Laimbeer is the bestest coach right now. Don't we need someone more experienceder like VanGundy, Collins, or Jackson?